Jesus fought Satan in 'hand to hand combat' . . . 'you need to protect this victory.'

Charity that does not change the situation of the poor isn't enough.

Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others. To protect creation, to protect every man and every woman, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring the warmth of hope!

Can we who have had the joy of knowing that we are not orphans, that we have a Father, be indifferent to this city which asks of us, perhaps even unwittingly, without being aware of it, a hope that will help it look to the future with greater confidence and serenity? We cannot remain indifferent. . . . Words without witness are hot air. Words do not suffice. It must be the true witness that Paul speaks of.

Let us learn from the Virgin Mary how to be bolder in obeying the word of God.

I believe that in pretty much every religion there is always a small group of fundamentalists.

At times we are slaves of sin. Lord, come to free us!